The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking bids to lease a residence near Big Spring State Park. The initial lease term is for 24 months, with potential for renewal. Bids must be submitted by February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The state reserves the right to award based on various factors. A site inspection will be coordinated during the evaluation period. The lessor must maintain insurance coverage. The contract may be terminated with 60 days notice. Payments are made in advance, except for September. Questions should be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * bid form (page 1) must be signed and dated. The bid response is binding for 60 business days.
The bid notice states initial lease shall be for a twentyfour 24 month period beginning april 1, 2026, or upon award, whichever is later, through march 31, 2028.
The bid notice states with the exception of september, lease payments are made in advance at beginning of each month.
The bid notice states he state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the bestinterest of the state and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the state.
The bid notice states by signing this bid, bidder certifies that if a texas address is shown as the address of the bidder, bidder qualifies as a texas bidder as defined in title 34 tac rule ****.
The bid notice states late payments will incur interest in accordance with the state of texas prompt payment act.
The bid notice states pwd reserves the right of inspection and may reject housing based on neighborhood crime rates and adverse building conditions, including but not limited to general cleanliness, appearance of carpet or tile, yard, finished interiors or exteriors, odors, pests, insects, or other problems relating to improper extermination or any other condition that would create unsanitary, unattractive or unsafe conditions. tpwd will coordinate site inspection with respondent during evaluation period.
The bid notice states questions should be submitted in the following format: a reference the solicitation number, b reference the section number, page number paragraph number, and text passage being questioned, and c question. all requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of bid closing date and time listed on page 1 of this solicitation.